Umicore and Rapid Materials join forces

Raleigh, N.C.-based Umicore Building Products, makers of VMZINC, and Austell, Ga.-based Rapid Materials, a Miller-Clapperton e-commerce company, have joined forces to bring customers a new and convenient way to procure VMZINC’s rolled zinc and pre-formed products. “We have chosen to partner with Rapid Materials to make a selection of our products available online. We believe that this new wayof procuring construction products fits well with the needs of the market. It adds a fast, secure and convenient way for our customers to buy our products. We are certain that Rapid Materials will be a huge success for Miller Clapperton and we are determined to add even more VMZINC products to the site over time,” said Daniel Nicely, director of architectural sales for VMZINC. Zane Miller, manager of Rapid Materials, added: “With VMZINC we have a world leading brand on Rapid Materials. Being associated with VMZINC and other top brands in the industry gives us the credibility and the value that our customers are looking for. Over the coming months we will make even more brands available to even more customers.”